Brad Wenzel is back! At the Comedy Castle this weekend, and on this show. On this episode, Joel and Brad discuss the philosophy of making it in comedy today, fun comedian merchandising ideas, and Brad’s thought process on changing his “look.” They also talk about Kill Tony, Bob Seger vs Bruce Springsteen, and Seger’s history with the Comedy Castle itself! This is a king-size, fun conversation with one of the best and most clever comics working today. Tickets for this weekend’s shows are available at the link below.

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Cam Rowe is back on the show to talk about his first year as a full-time headliner and his return to The Comedy Castle. Cam shares what he learned from departed comedy legend Norm Stulz, discusses the Lions chances of winning it all and shares his memories of The Malice at the Palace – where he was an eyewitness! Cam is a superstar on the rise! Catch him this weekend at the club! Tix link below.

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Mike Stanley has made a name for himself all over the the country, but he started in Detroit and returns to The Comedy Castle this weekend. Mike chats about his early days in comedy, adapting his show for an older audience, the challenge in following comedy legends on-stage in NYC, and much more. Joel and Mike also share recent injury stories – they’re getting older, but the show must go on! Catch Mike this weekend at The Comedy Castle! Tickets at the link below.

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Bryan McCree is a Michigan legend, and one of the good guys in comedy. Bryan and Joel reminisce about doing shows together, including the place Joel hated the most – of course, he bombed here while Bryan killed. Plus, Bryan’s Flint upbringing in a famous family, his beginnings in the improv scene, and the unknown history of showbiz mimic Rich Little. Bryan rocks the club for four shows this holiday weekend, tix are at the link below – and B1G1 for the holiday!

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Ben Bailey returns to The Comedy Castle this weekend and this show right now! Ben tells Joel of his unlikely start at The Comedy Castle, the Hollywood eccentric who gave him his break, and how he ended up driving the Cash Cab. Plus, Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse and Fifth Third bank insanity, behind the scenes on Ben’s new special, and much more. Ben has five shows this weekend at the club – tix at the link below.

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John Heffron has appeared at The Comedy Castle for over thirty-five years now, and this weekend he’s back at it again. But does he run out of stuff to talk about? Never, as Joel finds out, John is spending a lot of time in his car doing gigs, perfecting his method of of “totem pole-ing” comedy writing, and thinking of new merch ideas – any want a Heffron-themed grabber tool? Plus, John has thoughts on arena comedy, comedy club excuses and the original soap opera-turned-comic, Walt Willey. Tix for John are going fast! Link below for those shows and Gus Constantellis on Sunday.

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T.Barb is a Detroit original who has run her comedy career on her own terms – and to great success. Joel chats with her about her beginnings in comedy, promoting her own tours, her hilarious “Only in Detroit” series and much more. She headlines next Thursday November 7th for one night only – don’t miss it! This weekend’s headliner Geoffrey Asmus was interviewed on this show in 2022. Listen to that here. Tix for all of these show can be found at the link below.

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Greg Warren is a seasoned comedian who has built up a huge following in recent years. He’s here with Joel before his headline shows this weekend at the Comedy Castle. Greg talks about finding success later in his career, the fun of writing and performing new stuff, his history as a very successful amateur wrestler, and, of course, peanut butter! Will Greg spill the beans on what makes Jif so much better than the other brands? Tune in to find out. Greg has five big shows this weekend, and tickets are available at the link below.

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Keith Alberstadt returns to talk his beginnings in comedy, why he is always a great act for a fundraiser, why he’s not doing long road trips anymore and why requesting bits at a comedy show isn’t always a great idea. Keith is one of the best in the business! See him this weekend! Tix link below. Also, Joel pays tribute to the late, great Norm Stulz. An early guest on this show, Joel includes Norm’s 2019 interview with Tom McCarthy and talks about why Norm was a fantastic comedian – and a better human being – who supported and loved being part of the Michigan comedy scene. You will never be forgotten, Norm! RIP

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The 200th Comedy Castle Podcast has two big interviews – one with weekend headliner Tom Cotter, and Sunday’s special event performer Brad Upton. Even though he “lost”, Tom is probably the most impressive stand-up comedian in the history of America’s Got Talent. Hear how his fearless strategy paid off, why the winning dog-act wasn’t all it is cracked up to be, and how he has made a marriage of two comedians work for him (and her). Then, Brad Upton tells of going viral 30 years into a comedy career, his recent performances at The Grand Ole Opry, touring with Johnny Mathis, opening for Joan Rivers and how his recent heath scare made him almost lose it all. Tom and Brad are master comedians and you can’t go wrong seeing either – or both – at the club this weekend. Ticket link below!

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